Life after addiction treatment comes with its challenges. After the work you do in treatment, you will have to adjust back to everyday life with a personal drive to continue recovery. An alumni program is a wonderful tool that can support and keep you accountable for lifelong success. Support for Long-Term Recovery Addiction is consideredRead More
Recovery can often feel lonely. When you’re re-building your life, you may have to disconnect from unsupportive friends or peers you once used substances with. Even though it may seem difficult, finding supportive friends in recovery is possible. Strong Support in Recovery Unfortunately, many people go into recovery without a strong support network. You mayRead More
Bipolar disorder is a difficult disorder that affects millions of adults each day. Unfortunately, bipolar disorder is often left untreated because many people are unaware they actually have it. Identifying bipolar episodes is the first step in understanding this condition so you can find treatment and begin the journey of healing. Bipolar and Misdiagnosis AccordingRead More
As soon as your eyes open in the morning, you are faced with making decisions. How many times can you hit snooze without being late? Coffee before or after a shower? Perhaps, coffee in the shower. So many decisions to make and you are not out of bed yet. With so many demands within yourRead More
Whether it is a painting in a gallery or a birthday card from your kids, you can be moved by art. Not only can you find meaning in viewing art, but you can find expression in the making of art with your own hands. Therefore, art therapy can be used as a therapeutic tool forRead More
Meditation is a powerful practice that can help you overcome many obstacles in your life. Even though its benefits are well-known, many people still feel intimidated by the concept. In order to create your own meditative practice, it’s important to start small and celebrate yourself every step of the way. Benefits of Meditation According toRead More
Developing healthy habits and routines is absolutely crucial when you’re in recovery. Unfortunately, creating and maintaining these habits can be difficult. Residential treatment is a great option to help you stay on track and develop the balanced lifestyle needed to break the cycle of addiction. How Are Habits Formed? According to NIH News in Health,Read More
Life is filled with countless distractions, from your responsibilities at work and home to social media and the news. It is easy to get caught up in the repetition of your day-to-day routine. As a result of mindlessly performing conditioned habits, you end up not taking time to evaluate your experience, thoughts, feelings, and behavior.Read More
The beliefs that you have play a role in your actions. If you have limiting beliefs, they can inhibit your ability to live a fulfilling life and cause self-destructive behaviors that hold you back. Fortunately, you can learn to release these. Techniques like freestyle journaling, practicing forgiveness, and improving your awareness can help you identifyRead More
Traditionally, trauma has been treated like any other mental illness, even though it’s not an illness at all. Traditional methods are not always effective because they do not take soul wounds into account. The Guest House is proud to offer the world-renowned Spirt2Spirit Healing program, designed to help you fully heal trauma from the insideRead More